Received by both Amazon and Microsoft, where should equal wages be?

That is the question of a person who has received the letter of invitation for the two companies.

"I received an invitation to get jobs from Amazon and Microsoft with equal pay. Which side should I choose now?"

That is the question of a guy who graduated from Computer Science with a Master's degree on Quora question and answer website. A person with experience working in both companies answered his question:

"I used to work at Amazon and Microsoft. If you don't want to stay in the company for too long (for a few years, for example) and want to live in Seattle, then choose Amazon. If you are interested in quality of life then choose Microsoft ".

Why?

Promotion opportunities: Amazon leads this. With high revenue and fast decision-making capabilities, Amazon is clearly better than Microsoft because most of Amazon's software are in the service sector. If you work at Microsoft, it will take many years for you to have the opportunity to advance and touch important jobs, otherwise you can do it at Amazon in the first year.

Inside Amazon's warehouse.

City - Suburbs: Amazon headquarters is located in downtown Seattle. Most of Amazon's employees live here to enjoy Seattle's bustling and bustling night life. Microsoft employees often live in Redmond or Bellevue - these cities aren't as bustling as Seattle. However, I find life is much easier in Redmond or Bellevue if you have a car and use it often.

A corner of the canteen at Microsoft.

Quality of life: Amazon does not have many incentives in leave, sick leave, insurance and work benefits (few restaurants in the company, not many free food and drinks for employees) . Microsoft, by contrast, will give you 2 weeks of vacation in the first year, plus sick holidays, lots of benefits and free food and drinks everywhere, even with a Starbucks coffee machine. At Microsoft, people have desks with separate spaces while Amazon has an open plan layout. In addition, Amazon is very economical in equipping office machines such as computers, printers, etc. while Microsoft often uses expensive and expensive machines.

Office of Amazon.

Anyway, both companies will give you valuable work experience that can help you get a job at any technology company you want, if you want to move the company in the future.

You have 2 valuable choices, congratulations!